U.S. eating habits improve a bit—except among poor

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press
A variety of healthy fruits and vegetables are displayed for sale April 24 at a market in Washington. A 12-year study released Monday shows a steady improvement in Americans’ eating habits, but food choices remain less than ideal.

CHICAGO—Americans’ eating habits have improved—except among the poor, evidence of a widening wealth gap when it comes to diet. Yet even among wealthier adults, food choices remain...